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Windows 7: Validation on a T430

Hi, I purchased a used Thinkpad T430 running Windows 7 Pro x64 and gave it a clean install. I accidently wiped the recovery partition so that isn't an option to recover back to factory settings either. Now it isn't able to activate automatically.

Hi Dipping,
It will never activate on that code, thats the standard default key, for that version of W7.
(how did you re-install, discs provided by seller? then you will need the key from the CD packaging, as its showing as Retail)

I dont believe that comp came with W7, possibly W8.
There should be a COA sticker on the bottom of the lappy or in the battery compartment,
quoting a 25 digit code, 5 blocks of 5, for W7 machine. Likely to to be Home premium
If it just has a small Windows logo then it was W8.
The easiest way for you to check is to go to Lenovo's website for that model and type in its serial number.

If you have NO disks provided by the seller then its a counterfiet install and you should DEMAND a refund, as you bought it on the basis as being W7 Professional Retail version.

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